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Hezbollah TV Provider Arrested in New York

Lara Setrakian reports on ABC News' "The Blotter":

A man alleged to have used his HDTV service to provide New York area customers with Hezbollah television broadcasts was arrested yesterday. He's been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Javed Iqbal is alleged to have provided customers with satellite broadcasts from the Al Manar television station, which is owned and operated by Hezbollah.

posted by Fergie @ 8/24/2006 11:25:00 AM